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10 Best Windows 10/11 Travel Apps [Download]

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Updated onOctober 4, 2023

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YourWindows 8,Windows 10 tabletcan be your travel companion if you download and install the best travel apps on it; read below to discover 10 of the best we have gatheredSummer is the period during which most of us take our vacations and we all know that for a holiday to turn out exactly how we dreamed it would, we must plan a lot ahead. That involves researching for airplanes, hotels, finding information about the currency of the country we’re headed to, finding the most interesting places to visit and so on.

Windows 8,Windows 10and Windows RTusers might hold an advantage over their peers as they can find in theWindows App Storesome really usefulappsthat can help them plan the perfect trip. Here is a list of essential travel apps you shouldn’t miss:

10 best Windows 10 travel apps you shouldn’t miss

TripAdvisor[Free]

Probably the most popularappat the moment,TripAdvisor Universal App for Windows 10.Thisappcan be used to look-up a hotel or location and when searching for a location, a list of hotels, restaurants, attractions and guides will be displayed for you.

When looking for he best hotel for you, you will see which places won the Travelers’ Choice award. You can also compare airfares and find great deals straight from within theTripAdvisor app.

XE Currency [Free]

This is a very handyapplicationfor those who are going out of the country and need to exchange money after they arrived at the location. The program can help you convert different currency and showcases the latest currency charts and rates.Another important thing about XE Currency is that you are able to save the last rates that are relevant to you and the go back and check them even if you don’t have an Internet connection available. After all you might be shopping or dining.

WorldMate [Free]

This is a very complexappthat will help you plan your trip step by step, so there will be no need to request the help of a travel agency. All you need to do to get professional trip management is forward one of your travel confirmation emails (hotel, plane ticket) to the WorldMate team at[email protected]. They will handle the rest. Each trip you have booked will appear in different charms, the biggest of them being the one nearing.

When accessing a certain trip charm you get to see the itinerary per day. That includes the hour your plane takes off, the hour you land, the hotel you are staying and so on. WorldMate can even identify your friends in the area and display them in the trip screen. Theappwill help you plan your route in the city you are visiting and offer the ability to share your trips with your loved one viaFacebook.

[Update] This ap has no longer received support in Microsoft Store.

4that Square [$1.99]

This littleappis the equivalent of Foursquare but compatible with theWindows 8,Windows 10andWindows RTinterface. 4that Square is a bit of a game and a socialapptoo. Users can earn points by checking into as many locations as they can. Typing in your location will give you a list of all the near-by places of interests ranging from restaurants to museum, parks and art centers.

Most importantly theappfeatures an Explore option which allows you to look for places based on your interests. So just search for whatever appeals to you. For example, if you search for “burritos” you will get a list of restaurants and fast food that offer such a food variety in their menu.

[Update] Latest version has fixed compatibility with Foursquare’s recent API changes. Tap list fixes and the photos are shown in a Flipview for venues.

Living Social will appeal for travelers on a budget. Theappwill locate the best dining deals and cheap holiday offers. Browse through all categories (Beauty/Health, Retail, Entertainment, Travel) to find the best prices available. The purchases can be made in-appand the vouchers printed or not? If you have atablet, you can bring it to the place that offers the discount and you’re served. Hurry up!

[Update] Latest versionrelease has added support forFacebooklogin and optimized the ordering of local vs. national deals.

Translator Free [Free]

Going in a foreign country and want to impress the local folk with your knowledge of the language? Translator Free is a super easy to useapplicationthat allows you to translate phrases, sentences and even whole paragraphs in 35 different languages. Just type in one box the words in your native language and the translation appears in the box below. Translator Free featuresGooglelanguage translation service algorithms.

[Update] Thisapphas no longer received support in Microsoft Store.

neuTravel Companion [Free]

NeuTravel Companion is the most completeappwe have seen until now. It features every functionality we have been detailing so far. With thisappyou can have a clear view or the reservations you have, plan your activities, routes, convert currencies, translate words and phrases and even play the country’s specific music.

[Update] Developers have announced that they will focus on features forWindows 10and will no longer offer support forWindows 8.

Railways Enquiry [Free]

For those that prefer to travel by train, this particularappwill prove to be very hand. Railways Enquiry offers information about train schedules, fares, availability and station details. More than that, theappwill be able to display your train routes, courtesy of Bing maps, so you will always know where you’re going.

Museums of the World [Free]

For those passionate about culture, this is anappyou shouldn’t miss. Take a sneak peak of thousand museums located across the world, and set up your itinerary. Theappworks in concert with Bing Maps and GPS and can locate the art establishments and give directions of how to get there.

Each museum features a presentation that features the museum’s opening hours, entry fee and so on. Theappis updated daily, so you can be sure the information is accurate.

[Update] Theapphad recently a major UI change. Check it out!

Skyscanner [Free]

For those choosing to travel by plane, Skyscanner is an easy way to locate a cheap flight fast. Theapp’s algorithm allows the user to search the combined database of 1,000 airlines and to pick out the cheapest. Theapplicationis available in over 20 languages.

Restaurants & Pubs [Free]

The food-minded travelers, this will prove to be a very usefulapp. Just enter the address you are currently located at (could be the hotel you’re staying at, or the museum you have just visited) and theappwilldisplaypubs, restaurants and cafés located in the vicinity. The establishments will be placed on the map, so you can find your way as quick as possible.

[Update] Thisapphas no longer received support in Microsoft Store.

10 Best Windows 10/11 Travel Apps [Download]#

10 best Windows 10 travel apps you shouldn’t miss#

TripAdvisor[Free]#

XE Currency [Free]#

WorldMate [Free]#

4that Square [$1.99]#

Living Social [Free]#

Translator Free [Free]#

neuTravel Companion [Free]#

Railways Enquiry [Free]#

Museums of the World [Free]#

Skyscanner [Free]#

Restaurants & Pubs [Free]#